Fisherman catching live yellow tangs and Kole (goldring surgeonfish) for the aquarium and ornamental trade in south Kohala on the big Island in ...
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It is usually a long journey that fish take from the ocean to the aquarium trade. In many ways, at least for the aquatic industry, the entire process is not very glamorous. Cyanide fishing is not nearly as prevalent today as it once was, though it still takes place and has totally ruined many coral reefs around the world. The effect live capture has on coral reefs is one of the many reasons eco-conscious aquarists have become proponents of keeping as much captive-propagated livestock as possible.For instance, fish are usually caught in the South Pacific by local islanders that capture fish for the aquarium trade. The problem is that some of these folks will be on the water for several days before the fish return to the dock and are placed in properly filtered water. Many of these collectors advertise that while the fish are in their care they change their holding water daily. Divers, oftentimes free diving, go down and net fish in what many conservationists call a “fish rodeo.” The desirable species are kept and once a quota is met the collectors return to dock and sell the captured fish to an exporter. Typically, once the fish are collected by an exporter they are placed in holding aquariums that contain properly filtered water.
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this is the smaller of the two tiger oscars. currently at 7inchs. 125gal tank, Fluval Fx5, 2 Aqua Clear 110, Odyssea 550 powerhead. Canon EOS 7D 50mm 1.8f. handheld. lighting> desk lamp.
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my oscar's have reached the age to mate. im hoping they will pair off =)125gal tank, Fluval Fx5, 2 Aqua Clear 110, Odyssea 550 powerhead. Canon EOS 7D 50mm 1.8f. handheld. lighting> desk...
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this is the larger of the two lutino oscars and also the dominate of the tank.125gal tank, Fluval Fx5, 2 Aqua Clear 110, Odyssea 550 powerhead. Canon EOS 7D 50mm 1.8f. handheld. lighting>...
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Hawaii gets another proposal to ban marine aquarium fish collection
Once. Meanwhile, every time this comes up, the marine aquarium industry in Hawaii is back on the line, fighting for its very existence. They need to win once, you need to win every time. It’s already not a fair fight, but that doesn’t mean you don’t try.
I cannot help but think that the hobbyist has a responsibility to stand up and be heard. If you appreciate even having the opportunity to own a sustainably-collected Hawaiian Yellow Tang, guess what, you’re going to have to make your voice heard, and you’re going to have to do it every time someone else tries to take that away from you. According to the closing of Ret’s article, you have until noon (presumably Hawaii-time) on Wednesday, October 5th, to submit testimony either via fax (808-961-8912) or email ( counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us ). I have already done so in my typical long-winded fashion, but it only takes a moment to share why the hobby is important to you why you believe it the industry that supports it should not be outlawed in the state of Hawaii. I have included my email below as it may offer some jumping off points.